Liberal Lagniappe

(Recorded 5 November 2023) This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the current conflict in Gaza and how views on this issue have shifted over time.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

(Recorded 29 October 2023) After the most recent hiatus, Joshua and Scott return to discuss the recent elections in Louisiana, the collapse of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and our insight as Louisianan's into the new Louisianan Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the race for Louisiana Governor and the movement towards autocracy at the state level. Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent spate of coups, the expansion of BRICS, and what the economy might mean for 2024.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

After a long hiatus, Joshua and Scott are back! This episode we catch up on the GOP debates and what is happening in the economy. Plus we preview some foreign policy we will discuss in a future episode.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

On this special 4th of July episode, hence the fireworks in the background because it was recorded on the 4th itself, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent SCOTUS decisions, the founding era, how big social changes happen, and the meaning of democracy itself.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss the recent Wagner rebellion, the upcoming elections in Louisiana and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, Joshua and Scott discuss Juneteenth, Wokeness and the anti-woke, and party leadership.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

Joshua and Scott react to Trump Indictment No. 2, recap the debt ceiling deal, discuss the kind of legacy Biden will have as president, and much more. Don't worry, Joshua and Scott are still friends after this episode.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This is the Debt Ceiling Special recorded shortly before the debt deal was reached. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/default-debt-what-happens-next.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/us/politics/biden-debt-limit.htmlMusic used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

Joshua and Scott discuss the concept of monarchy after the coronation of Charles III, debates for the Democratic primaries, the CNN Trump town hall, and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

In this episode, we discuss Biden's reelection announcement and message, the 2024 Democratic primary challengers, the importance of norms in a democracy, and much more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

In this episode, we discuss US progress against climate change, Biden's expected reelection announcement, Diane Feinstein and more!Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

In this episode, Joshua and Scott discuss the Discord leaker, the state of democracy in France, politicians who switch parties, and more!Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/13/jack-teixeira-discord-document-leak/Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, Joshua and Scott talk about the big political news from last week... arcane Congressional procedure. Just kidding, of course we talk about the indictment, what else.Also, we talk about the Chicago Mayoral election, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, the Tennessee Three, and much more.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week, after an unplanned break, Joshua and Scott give an update on the financial system, discuss Biden's strategy for 2024, react to the indictment (or not) of Trump, and more!Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/11/02/congress-thinks-public-is-way-more-conservative-than-it-actually-is-deep-pocketed-lobbyists-are-blame-according-new-research/Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

Note: Recorded on 12 March 2023 before the government released its plans.This week on Liberal Lagniappe, we talk about the possibly impending financial crisis set off by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and... nothing else, because that took the whole episode! It's the Financial Crisis 2.0 Special episode.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week on an unintentionally long episode, we discuss who will lead the progressive movement next, how science and politics collide, and problems with Democratic party organizations.References:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/nyregion/latinx-connecticut-arkansas.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/north-america-ap-top-news-barack-obama-politics-cuba-51828908c6c84d78a29e833d0aae10aahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/03/01/havana-syndrome-intelligence-report-weapon/https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/25/bernie-world-nevada-democratic-party-00084426https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/22/magazine/new-york-democrats.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/opinion/ron-desantis-public-education-house-bill-999.htmlhttps://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/01/27/parents-react-to-empty-classroom-library-shelves-as-dcps-continues-book-review/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjsxhYetLM0&list=WL&index=2&t=2174sMusic used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

First, Joshua's Tale of Woe explaining what happened to last weeks episode. After that, we dive in to the Russo-Ukrainian War just over one year after Russia's full scale invasion.Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.

This week we discuss the latest... UFOs? Airspace Incursions? Whatever they are.Also, how was the State of the Union and what does 2024 look like at this point?Music used with permission from Sun Hotel Sounds.